1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 112

Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running,as a check to show you it is working. Then it should go out. . 1 Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. If one part isn'tworking, the other part can still w'ork and you. For good braking, though, you stop need bothparts workmg well. If the warninglight comes on, there could be a brake problem. Haveyour brake systeminspected right away. . . . I - 1 This light should come o w briefly when you turn the ignitibn keyto RUN. If it If it stays on when your engine is running, OF comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. could indicate that you It have a loose generator drive belt another electrical or problem. Have it checked rightaway. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you mast drive a short distance with the on, be light certain to turn off all your accessories, such as themdio and air conditioner, BRAKE doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem, If the light .comes on while youare driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. may notice that the pedal is You harder to push. Or, the pedal maygo closer to the floor, It may take longer stop. If the light is still on, have the to vehicle towed €orservice, (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) 2-56